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CDP
Camas, Montana Location in Montana
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Sanders
Area
• Total	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
• Land	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,828 ft (862 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	57
• Density	104.20/sq mi (40.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-11800
GNIS feature ID	2583795

Camas is a very small community located in Sanders County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

About Camas, Montana

Camas is nestled in the beautiful state of Montana. It's a quiet place, known for its natural surroundings. The area is part of the larger Sanders County.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is a special kind of community. It's like a neighborhood or a small village. The U.S. Census Bureau defines these areas. They do this to collect information about people living there. CDPs do not have their own elected officials. They are usually part of a larger county.

Population of Camas

Camas is a very small community. In 2010, the population was 58 people. By the 2020 census, the number of people living in Camas was 57. This makes it one of the smaller places in Montana. Imagine a whole community with fewer people than a typical school classroom!

See also

• In Spanish: Camas (Montana) para niños